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Kitesurfing Sairee Beach — Koh Tao

Surat Thani, Thailand

Wind & Conditions

W-facing beach on Gulf of Thailand island Koh Tao. Shore normal ~270°. SW season May–Oct: 15–25 kt side-shore. Dec–Apr NE season calmer on W coast. Flat water bay with no reef obstacles in kite zone north of dive boats.

About Sairee Beach — Koh Tao

Ko Tao is an island in Thailand and is part of the Chumphon Archipelago on the western shore of the Gulf of Thailand. It covers an area of about 21 km2. Administratively it is a subdistrict (tambon) of Ko Pha-ngan District (amphoe) of Surat Thani Province. As of 2006, its official population was 1,382. The main settlement is Ban Mae Haad.

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Sairee Beach — Koh Tao.

World Ranking

Regional

Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.

Location

Sairee Beach — Koh Tao, Surat Thani, Thailand, Thailand

Lat: 10.0864, Lon: 99.8432

Facilities & Services

What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:

Restaurant Bar / Café Parking

Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn

  • 995 Roasted Duck Restaurant
  • Blue Sea Restaurant
  • Cafe del Sol Restaurant
  • Cloud Nine By Two View Restaurant
  • Famoso Restaurant
  • Golden View Restaurant
  • Aow Leuk Resort 1 Bar / Café
  • Banyan Bar Bar / Café
  • Blue Water Café & Restaurant Bar / Café Facebook
  • Coco View Bar Bar / Café
  • Fishbowl Bar / Café
  • Jah Bar Bar / Café

Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors

When is the best time to kitesurf at Sairee Beach — Koh Tao?

Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Sairee Beach — Koh Tao — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.

Is Sairee Beach — Koh Tao suitable for beginner kiters?

Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.

What wind direction works at Sairee Beach — Koh Tao?

W-facing beach on Gulf of Thailand island Koh Tao. Shore normal ~270°. SW sea... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.

What kite size do you need at Sairee Beach — Koh Tao?

Kite size at Sairee Beach — Koh Tao depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.

Is it safe to kitesurf at Sairee Beach — Koh Tao?

Safety at Sairee Beach — Koh Tao depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.

See if Sairee Beach — Koh Tao is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.

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